The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Appleton presiding).

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4605, by Representatives Blake and Buys

WHEREAS, Families across Washington depend on the safe and nutritious dairy products provided by the dairy farmers of Washington state; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately 480 family dairy farms in Washington state with approximately 266,000 dairy cows; and

WHEREAS, Washington state ranks tenth in total milk production in the United States with 6,336 million pounds annually; and

WHEREAS, Washington ranks fifth in milk production per cow, with 23,820 pounds of milk per year; and

WHEREAS, Milk is the second highest dollar-valued agricultural commodity produced in Washington, valued at 2.36 billion dollars; and

WHEREAS, Dairy farming has an annual economic impact of 5.2 billion dollars; and

WHEREAS, There are over 6,184 on-farm dairy jobs in 30 counties across Washington, and over 12,159 jobs in the dairy industry in total; and

WHEREAS, The Washington State Dairy Ambassadors for 2014-2015 are Ambassador Janis DeJager of Everson and alternate Ambassadors Marissa Apperson of Rochester and Marcy Bartelheimer of Snohomish; and

WHEREAS, Dairy Day at the Legislature is January 28, 2015, when the legislators will visit with the dairy producers of the state and enjoy ice cream that will be handed out by the Washington State Dairy Federation, Washington State Dairy Women, and the state and county Dairy Ambassadors;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives acknowledge and honor the women and men whose work on dairy farms throughout Washington has contributed much to the strength and vitality of our economy, the character of our communities, and the general well-being of our citizens; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Washington State Dairy Ambassador Janis DeJager, alternate Ambassadors Marissa Apperson and Marcy Bartelheimer, and the Washington State Dairy Federation.

The Speaker (Representative Appleton presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4605.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4605 was adopted.

RESOLUTION

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4606, by Representative Lytton

WHEREAS, Events at fairgrounds in Washington state attract approximately 7.8 million people each year; and

WHEREAS, Fairs help educate Washington children through cooperation with local schools, providing young people with opportunities to learn where their food comes from, and other aspects of agriculture and farm life that enhance classroom teaching in science, math, social studies, reading, and art and support the state's Essential Academic Learning Requirements; and

WHEREAS, Displays, demonstrations, and special events at fairs and fairgrounds educate the public, offering many their first opportunity to see piglets and calves nursing, chicks hatching, and examples of local crops, and introducing people to the benefits of farm life and the importance of agriculture, which is Washington's largest employer; and

WHEREAS, Fairs provide members of 4-H and Future Farmers of America and other young people with opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills related to management, accounting, economics, public speaking, and more, with research showing this experience leads to better grades, greater interest in pursuing higher education, less inclination toward risky behaviors, and stronger family and community participation; and

WHEREAS, Fairs and activities at fairgrounds are sources of free entertainment and free youth activities, which are particularly important during difficult economic times, when 4-H enrollment grows as parents look for positive activities for their children; and

WHEREAS, Fairs support communities, as a walk along any midway confirms, with school organizations, churches, civic groups, and others operating food booths, dunk tanks, and other fund-raisers in support of everything from college scholarships to holiday food baskets; and

WHEREAS, Fairgrounds also serve as important venues for youth activities, community-related events, and cultural and other activities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives acknowledge the value of fairs and fairgrounds, which collectively represent the state's largest classroom, filled with lifelong learning opportunities for the people of Washington; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Washington State Fairs Association.

The Speaker (Representative Appleton presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4606.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4606 was adopted.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 1745 by Representatives Moscoso, Bergquist, S. Hunt, Haler and Orwall

AN ACT Relating to establishing a voting rights act to promote equal voting opportunity in certain political subdivisions by authorizing district-based elections, requiring redistricting and new elections in certain circumstances, and establishing a cause of action to redress lack of voter opportunity; amending RCW 36.32.020, 54.12.010, and 29A.76.010; adding a new section to chapter 28A.343 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 52.14 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 29A RCW.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 1746 by Representatives Pollet and Hayes

AN ACT Relating to nonimpound tow truck operator licensing; amending RCW 18.235.020, 43.43.700, 43.43.705, 43.43.742, 46.63.020, and 46.76.020; adding a new chapter to Title 46 RCW; repealing RCW 46.55.025; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety.

HB 1747 by Representatives Kagi, Jinkins, Carlyle, Senn, Robinson and Walkinshaw

AN ACT Relating to the protection of children through responsible storage of firearms; adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1748 by Representatives Blake, Shea, Kirby, Orcutt, MacEwen, Condotta, McCabe, Holy, Magendanz, Taylor, Hargrove, Griffey, Hayes, Johnson, Haler and Scott

AN ACT Relating to the use of motorcycle helmets; and amending RCW 46.37.530.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1749 by Representative MacEwen

AN ACT Relating to contractor registration requirements for owners of property; and amending RCW 18.27.010.

Referred to Committee on Labor.

HB 1750 by Representatives Ortiz-Self, Magendanz, Tarleton, Moscoso, Riccelli, Robinson, Kagi, Ryu, Gregerson and Lytton

AN ACT Relating to the awareness of sudden cardiac arrest for students engaged in athletic activity; adding a new section to chapter 28A.345 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1751 by Representative Santos

AN ACT Relating to parking impact mitigation from regional transit authority facility construction; and adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1752 by Representatives Hawkins and Takko

AN ACT Relating to qualifications for chief examiners; and amending RCW 41.14.050.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1753 by Representatives Ryu, Shea, Moscoso, Kirby and Wylie

AN ACT Relating to distinguishing cannabis health and beauty aids from marijuana; and adding a new section to chapter 69.50 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

HB 1754 by Representatives Buys, Dunshee, Muri, Haler, Senn, Ormsby and Sullivan

AN ACT Relating to adding building envelope to the list of building trades that a prime contractor must list for bids on public works; and amending RCW 39.30.060.

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

HB 1755 by Representatives Pettigrew and Stanford

AN ACT Relating to livestock movement reporting; and adding a new section to chapter 16.57 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1756 by Representatives Kilduff, Muri, Kirby, Goodman and Sawyer

AN ACT Relating to community policing at western state hospital and the surrounding areas; and adding a new section to chapter 72.23 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety.

HB 1757 by Representatives Fey, Muri, Clibborn and Reykdal

AN ACT Relating to local transportation options; amending RCW 36.73.065 and 82.80.140; adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW; and providing an effective date.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1758 by Representatives Tharinger, Wilcox, Van De Wege, Takko, Walkinshaw, Blake, Ryu, Orcutt, Fitzgibbon and Nealey

AN ACT Relating to extending the expiration date of tax preferences for biofuel, biomass, and energy conservation; amending RCW 82.04.4334, 82.08.955, 82.12.955, 82.29A.135, 84.36.635, 82.04.4494, and 82.04.310; creating new sections; providing an effective date; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.

HB 1759 by Representative Manweller

AN ACT Relating to modifying the computer data center sales and use tax exemption; amending RCW 82.08.986, 82.12.986, 82.14.370, 67.28.180, and 82.32.534; creating a new section; providing an effective date; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.

HB 1760 by Representatives Senn, Magendanz, Orwall, Stambaugh, Ortiz-Self and Kagi

AN ACT Relating to providing students with skills that promote mental health and well-being and increase academic performance; amending RCW 28A.310.500; adding new sections to chapter 28A.300 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1761 by Representatives Stanford, Vick, Kirby, Parker, Ryu, G. Hunt, Blake, Santos and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to insurance producers, insurers, and title insurance agents activities with customers and potential customers; amending RCW 48.30.140 and 48.30.150; and adding new sections to chapter 48.30 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Business & Financial Services.

HB 1762 by Representatives Riccelli, Schmick, Jinkins, Harris, Cody, Van De Wege and Robinson

AN ACT Relating to enhancing the relationship between a health insurer and a contracting health care provider; adding a new section to chapter 48.20 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.39 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.44 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 48.46 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1763 by Representatives Van De Wege, Lytton, Riccelli and Tharinger

AN ACT Relating to regulating music licensing agencies; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Business & Financial Services.

HB 1764 by Representatives Van De Wege, Stokesbary, Tharinger and Ryu

AN ACT Relating to creating a business and occupation tax credit for advanced composite manufacturing and wholesaling; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.

HB 1765 by Representative Klippert

AN ACT Relating to marijuana; amending RCW 69.50.101, 46.20.308, and 69.50.4013; repealing RCW 46.04.586, 69.50.325, 69.50.328, 69.50.331, 69.50.334, 69.50.339, 69.50.342, 69.50.345, 69.50.348, 69.50.351, 69.50.354, 69.50.357, 69.50.360, 69.50.363, 69.50.366, 69.50.369, 69.50.445, 69.50.530, 69.50.535, 69.50.540, 69.50.545, 69.50.550, 69.51A.005, 69.51A.010, 69.51A.020, 69.51A.025, 69.51A.030, 69.51A.040, 69.51A.043, 69.51A.045, 69.51A.047, 69.51A.050, 69.51A.055, 69.51A.060, 69.51A.070, 69.51A.085, 69.51A.090, 69.51A.100, 69.51A.110, 69.51A.120, 69.51A.130, 69.51A.140, 69.51A.200, 69.51A.900, 69.51A.901, 69.51A.902, and 69.51A.903; repealing 2013 c 3 ss 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37; and repealing 2013 c 3 ss 1 and 41 (uncodified).

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

HB 1766 by Representatives Cody and Schmick

AN ACT Relating to medical marijuana; amending RCW 69.51A.005, 69.51A.010, 69.51A.025, 69.51A.030, 69.51A.040, 69.51A.043, 69.51A.047, 69.51A.055, 69.51A.060, 69.51A.110, 69.51A.120, and 69.51A.900; adding new sections to chapter 69.51A RCW; repealing RCW 69.51A.070, 69.51A.140, 69.51A.200, 69.51A.045, and 69.51A.085; and providing effective dates.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1767 by Representatives Hargrove, Walsh and Zeiger

AN ACT Relating to adding a minimum grade point average to the state need grant renewal requirement; and amending RCW 28B.92.060.

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

HB 1768 by Representatives Kirby and Vick

AN ACT Relating to providing promotional items to a nonprofit charitable corporation or association; and amending RCW 66.28.310.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

HB 1769 by Representatives Pettigrew, Wilcox, Springer, Manweller, Harris, Farrell, Tarleton, Magendanz, Walkinshaw, Rodne, Peterson, Buys, Zeiger, Senn, Goodman, Reykdal and Morris

AN ACT Relating to reinstating tax preferences for high-technology research and development; amending RCW 82.63.020 and 82.63.045; reenacting and amending RCW 82.63.010; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.63 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.

HB 1770 by Representatives Bergquist, Magendanz, Pollet, Lytton and Muri

AN ACT Relating to changing explicit alternative routes to teacher certification program requirements to expectations for program outcomes; amending RCW 28A.660.020 and 28A.660.035; and repealing RCW 28A.660.040.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1771 by Representatives Gregory, Magendanz, Lytton and Muri

AN ACT Relating to the professional educator standards board as an authorized representative of the state educational agencies; amending RCW 28A.410.210; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1772 by Representatives Shea, McCaslin, Scott, Taylor, Holy and G. Hunt

AN ACT Relating to the Washington State Bar Association; adding new sections to chapter 2.44 RCW; creating a new section; recodifying RCW 2.48.180, 2.48.190, and 2.48.200; and repealing RCW 2.48.010, 2.48.020, 2.48.021, 2.48.030, 2.48.035, 2.48.040, 2.48.050, 2.48.060, 2.48.070, 2.48.080, 2.48.090, 2.48.100, 2.48.110, 2.48.130, 2.48.140, 2.48.150, 2.48.160, 2.48.165, 2.48.166, 2.48.170, 2.48.210, 2.48.220, and 2.48.230.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1773 by Representatives G. Hunt, Magendanz, Manweller, Shea, Taylor, Buys, Young, Nealey, Vick and Scott

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting public entities from giving or loaning public funds to bargaining unit representatives for nongovernment functions; adding a new section to chapter 41.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.76 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.52 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.64 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.80 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 49.66 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Labor.

HB 1774 by Representatives Shea, Scott, Taylor, G. Hunt and Young

AN ACT Relating to protecting the right to work; amending RCW 41.56.113, 41.56.122, 41.59.060, 41.59.140, 41.76.045, 41.80.050, 41.80.100, 47.64.130, 49.66.010, 49.66.050, and 53.18.050; adding new sections to chapter 49.36 RCW; prescribing penalties; and repealing RCW 28B.52.045 and 47.64.160.

Referred to Committee on Labor.

HB 1775 by Representatives Cody and Jinkins

AN ACT Relating to reducing the costs of state health care expenses for residents committed to the special commitment center operated by the department of social and health services; and amending RCW 71.09.085.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1776 by Representatives Condotta and Hurst

AN ACT Relating to transportation and delivery services for licensed marijuana producers, marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers; amending RCW 69.50.4013, 69.50.4014, and 18.170.020; and adding new sections to chapter 69.50 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

HB 1777 by Representatives Condotta, Manweller and G. Hunt

AN ACT Relating to exclusive representation of employees in collective bargaining; amending RCW 41.56.080, 41.76.015, 49.39.050, 47.64.135, 41.80.080, and 41.59.090; adding a new section to chapter 41.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.76 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.52 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 49.39 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.64 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.80 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 49.66 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Labor.

HB 1778 by Representatives Condotta, Manweller and G. Hunt

AN ACT Relating to lowering the workers' compensation structured settlements age requirement to thirty-five years of age beginning January 1, 2016; and amending RCW 51.04.063.

Referred to Committee on Labor.

HB 1779 by Representatives Van De Wege, Johnson, Harris, Jinkins and Tharinger

AN ACT Relating to requiring specialized training for persons conducting victim interviews as part of the disciplinary process for a health professional alleged to have committed sexual misconduct; and amending RCW 18.130.062.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1780 by Representatives Bergquist, Jinkins, S. Hunt, Appleton, Haler, MacEwen, Farrell, Harris, Tarleton, Fey, Pollet and Riccelli

AN ACT Relating to interpreter services; amending RCW 41.56.030 and 41.56.510; adding a new section to chapter 39.26 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on State Government.

HB 1781 by Representatives Schmick, Hayes, G. Hunt and Parker

AN ACT Relating to adjusting the maximum speed limit for Interstate 90 in rural counties; and amending RCW 46.61.400.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

HB 1782 by Representatives Wilcox, Springer, Takko, Blake, Short, Nealey, Pollet, Vick, Parker, Morris, Reykdal, Orcutt, Schmick, DeBolt, MacEwen, Smith, Dent, Manweller, Robinson, Fitzgibbon, Wylie, Fagan, Tharinger and Stokesbary

AN ACT Relating to clarifying expenditures under the state universal communications services program; and amending RCW 80.36.650.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1783 by Representative Ortiz-Self

AN ACT Relating to expanding dual language and bilingual instruction for early learners through secondary students; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.215 RCW; and creating new sections.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1784 by Representatives Tharinger, Cody, Van De Wege, Riccelli, Jinkins and Moeller

AN ACT Relating to promoting quality in nursing homes; amending RCW 74.42.360; adding a new section to chapter 74.46 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1785 by Representatives Reykdal, Taylor, Ortiz-Self, Dunshee, Moscoso, Appleton, S. Hunt, Takko, Gregory, Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Pollet, Stanford, Sells, Fey, Blake, Ormsby, Peterson, Tarleton, Pike, Shea, Griffey and Klippert

AN ACT Relating to eliminating the certificate of academic achievement as a requirement for high school graduation; amending RCW 28A.230.090, 28A.230.125, 28A.195.010, 28A.200.010, 28A.230.122, 28A.300.575, 28A.305.130, 28A.320.190, 28A.320.195, 28A.320.208, 28A.600.310, 28A.655.068, 28A.655.070, and 28A.700.080; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 28A.155.045, 28A.155.170, 28A.600.405, 28A.655.061, 28A.655.063, 28A.655.065, 28A.655.066, and 28B.50.534.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1786 by Representatives Gregerson, Tarleton, Robinson, Sells, Ortiz-Self and McBride

AN ACT Relating to establishing a statewide wage standard for aerospace employment as a requirement to qualify for certain aerospace-related tax incentives; amending RCW 82.32.534; amending 2013 3rd sp.s. c 2 s 1 (uncodified); reenacting and amending 82.04.260; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Referred to Committee on Labor.

HB 1787 by Representatives Riccelli, Jinkins, Robinson, Tharinger, Ormsby and S. Hunt

AN ACT Relating to patient-provider protection; and adding a new section to chapter 70.01 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1788 by Representatives Wylie, Holy, Ryu, Carlyle, Jinkins, Pollet, Moscoso, Appleton, Vick, Sawyer and Tarleton

AN ACT Relating to creating the crime of criminal invasion of privacy via nonconsensual dissemination or disclosure of a sexual act or intimate parts; adding a new section to chapter 9A.44 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

Referred to Committee on Public Safety.

HB 1789 by Representatives Springer, Nealey, Fitzgibbon, Fagan, Tharinger, Takko, Reykdal, S. Hunt, Gregerson and Ryu

AN ACT Relating to granting counties and cities greater flexibility with real estate excise tax proceeds; and amending RCW 82.46.010 and 82.46.035.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 1790 by Representatives Springer, Muri, Ortiz-Self and Reykdal

AN ACT Relating to clarifying the authority of a nurse working in a school setting; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Education.

HB 1791 by Representatives Kretz and Blake

AN ACT Relating to requiring the department of fish and wildlife to manage wolf-related wildlife interactions using lethal means when certain conditions are satisfied; and adding a new section to chapter 77.36 RCW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1792 by Representatives Kretz and Blake

Requiring the department of fish and wildlife to amend the existing wolf conservation and management plan.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HJM 4002 by Representatives Kretz and Blake

Requesting the Washington fish and wildlife commission to revisit the gray wolf conservation and management plan.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HJM 4003 by Representatives Shea, Scott, Klippert, Taylor, McCaslin, Holy, G. Hunt and Young

Urging the members of the United States congress to propose the parental rights amendment to the states for ratification.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HJR 4207 by Representatives Shea, Holy, Taylor, Scott, McCaslin and G. Hunt

Requiring that all mandatory, regulatory, licensing, and disciplinary functions regarding the practice of law and administration of justice reside exclusively in the supreme court.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

There being no objection, the bills, memorials and resolution listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.

There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care & Wellness was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 1740, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

There being no objection, the Committee on Health Care & Wellness was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 1459 and HOUSE BILL NO. 1638, and the bills were referred to the Committee on Finance.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., January 29, 2015, the 18th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

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Other Action....................................................................................... 12

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Other Action....................................................................................... 12

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1746

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 3

1747

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 3

1748

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 3

1749

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 3

1750

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 3

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Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 3

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